Traditional Uses:
Sleep Aid, Insomnia, Depression, Pain Relief, Sedative.
CAUTION: Use this herb moderately as excess use may cause morning grogginess.

Description:
Valerian Root was part of the official pharmacopeias and as such was grown by pharmacists and prescribed by doctors. This was all a long time ago when pharmacies consisted of a small building and a large garden, where plants were grown to be processed into prescriptions. Valerian root rightly belongs in our history as it has strong sedative properties making it useful as a sleep aid in cases of anxiety, insomnia or depression. It also has pain relieving properties, thus it is useful to combat sleeplessness caused by pain such as from arthritis. Chronic pain is stressful to people and valerian is a good herb for stress and pain. You will learn to recognize this herb by its distinctive odor – it stinks. However, if you grow it in your garden, you will be enjoying the beautiful flower heliotrope.

Traditional Uses:
Astringent, Antiseptic, Inflammation, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Diarrhea.

Description:
The bark of the White Oak has strong astringent and antiseptic properties making it useful for inflammation, swelling and bleeding problems such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and bleeding kidney and bladder problems. It helps to dissolve and pass kidney and gallstones and will help bring diarrhea under control. It is also useful to control a heavy menstrual flow. It strengthens capillaries which will strengthen your ability to resist bruising and varicose veins.

Traditional Uses:
Pain Relief, Fever, Inflammation, Menstrual Cramps.

Description:
The bark of the White Willow is a natural pain reliever has been used since before the time of Christ and is effective for pain, fever, inflammation and menstrual cramps. It contains natural salicin which is the active ingredient upon which aspirin was based many years ago. White willow bark is a good, natural pain reliever plus — the advantages of stopping inflammation.

Traditional Uses:
Natural Male Testosterone and Steroids, Female Hormone Balance, Progesterone Precursor.

Description:
Wild Yam Root is a source of natural testosterone and steroids and acts as a female hormone balancer, especially where you have menstrual pain during your monthly cycle. It is a progesterone precursor and thus is useful during menopause. Wild Yam Root can relax muscle spasms and ease inflammation. It is traditionally used for "female" problems from menstrual cramps to menopause.

Traditional Uses:
Anti-Inflammatory, Back Pain, Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism, Kidney and Gall Stones.

Description:
Yucca Root has the ability to break up inorganic mineral deposits such as are associated with arthritis, gout, rheumatism, kidney and gall stones. It is anti-inflammatory making it doubly effective with these ailments. Many people find that chronic back pain can be relieved using yucca and many people with arthritis report immediate pain relief with this herb.